Testseek.com have collected 178 expert reviews of the Sonos Beam soundbar and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Beam soundbar.
June 2018
(84%)
178 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(94%)
3092 Reviews
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The editors liked
The Sonos Beam offers the promise of multiple voice assistants
With Amazon Alexa now and Google Assistant in the future. Its expansive sound can fill a small room. HDMI connectivity includes the ability to power up and control TV input switching via voic
Great for what it is - a compact sounbd bar and part of the Sonos family
Great price-point
Easy setup
Comprehensive compatibility
Fantastic sound
Very small
Touch controls up top
Support for voice assistants
AirPlay 2 support on-board
HDMI ARC means modern TVs can control the Sonos by remote
Excellent price
Design
Price
TV control
Sonos features
The editors didn't like
The lack of a subwoofer means the Beam lacks deep bass compared to sub-equipped competitors. You lose some connectivity options on TVs that lack ARC. Google Assistant and Apple AirPlay 2 haven't been added yet
Don't buy it if you expect great things from Alexa
Published: 2018-07-17, Author: Daniel , review by: imore.com
Huge sound for the size, especially from the low-end, Superb channel separation, Puts Sonos features right in front of you, Lets you control your TV with Alexa, Easy to set up
Expensive, Still doesn't support Google Assistant, Alexa hot word is too sensitive
Huge sound for the size, especially from the low-end, Superb channel separation, Puts Sonos features right in front of you, Lets you control your TV with Alexa, Easy to set up
Expensive, Still doesn't support Google Assistant, Alexa hot word is too sensitive
Let me tell you something about Sonos. All of the problems I mentioned above? The investment, the platforms, the cables, the specs — they all disappear once you start using the product. Every Sonos product is solid, and the Beam is no exception. This is m...
Published: 2018-07-11, Author: Michael , review by: tomsguide.com
Easy set up, Alexa inside, Wide soundstage
Bass lacks detail, No Bluetooth audio
The Sonos Beam has a lot going for it. At the top of the list, there's Alexa, which brings smart-speaker functions into your living room. With the promise of Google Assistant and AirPlay 2 on the way, this speaker won't become obsolete anytime soon. It de...
Published: 2018-07-11, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Sounds great in a small to mid-sized room, Assistant-agnostic approach is admirable, Affordable, Does a good job of handling multiple services
Very expensive in a 5.1 surround configuration, Takes up an HDMI port, Not every assistant works in the same way
Sonos' talent has always been taking something deceptively complicated and making it serenely foolproof. That used to be multi-room music; now, it's getting multiple assistants and streaming platforms to work together without an AI uprising. For the most...
Abstract: In the world of soundbars, to say there's variety in what's offered, and how much you can pay, is an understatement. Searching "soundbar" on Amazon sees companies like Vizio offering a basic $75 option that's no-frills and pretty well-received, while big...
Abstract: First unveiled earlier this month, Beam is the latest smart speaker and TV soundbar from wireless speaker maker Sonos. The compact TV soundbar promises hi-fi music playback and voice control through Alexa — all at an affordable price. Sonos Beam hits the...
Great upgrade for TV sound, Alexa works well, Simple to set up and use
Google Assistant support turning into a shadowy promise, made in whispers, Average music sound quality, Upgrading to full home theater system is very expensive
